240 Episode 240 "Challenge! Cheat Daughter-in-law Dungeon (Cecil Edition)".txt (2/2)

'That's probably because the saint said, ”You've grown up, Cecil,

I'm ...... not growing up.

I know that when I see it.

Cecil is still tiny as ever. The breasts seen through the ”apprentice wizard's robe” have not grown either. The fact that she's a crybaby has not changed either.

I'm sure you've got some magic power and new skills, but ...... I haven't changed at all. I'm still the same Cecil-Falot of the demon race that Nagi-sama loves .......

I know.

Letitia laughed.

'Because I'd make a room like this.

...... ugh.

This room was really made exclusively for you, wasn't it? It's a long chair that is just right for the two of you to sit on, and a soft floor that you won't have to worry about if you fall down. It's a good idea to take off your clothes for a while so that you can enjoy .......

............

'If Cecil-san's plan is correct, me and Rita-san are in the process of capturing another room while Nagi-san is in this room. It probably took a good amount of time. Nagi-san and Cecil-san during that time were alone with each other. In other words, while pulling the strings in this room, the two of them inadvertently became 'very chummy' and ...... cheating for a long time.

...... That's right, but ku, you can't explain it in detail!

No, I'm quite impressed.

Admirable, sir?

'Yes. Cecil-san is growing up, after all.

As expected of Nagi's first slave (Doroi) ── and Leticia nodded her head.

This room was made by taking into account the thoughts of Nagi and what kind of things he likes.

The reason why the dungeon was divided into three routes was also because Cecil would be alone with Nagi.

It's quite amazing that he thinks about that and actually does it.

In that sense, Leticia thought that Cecil had grown up after all.

''What I didn't calculate was that Nagi-san read too deeply into the saintly woman's line, 'Cecil-san has grown up.

...... Right.

What do you want to do?　Cecil. I can come back and bring Nagi back with me. ......

'No, I think Nagi-sama should have captured another room by now: ......

Cecil nodded his head with a troubled look on his face.

I'll give up on this one. I've learned that I'm still not as good as Nagi-sama.

Are you sure?

Yes. I came up with 38 similar strategies while I was training in the saint's cave.

In fact, I'm beginning to worry about it!

So I will look for another opportunity.

Please think of Nagi-san's body, too. By the way...

Leticia looked at the countless cords (strings) stretched out on the floor and the door with a lock.

''If you are satisfied with Cecil-san, then let's clear the place. Please produce the key.''

I'm sorry. I can't.

Yes?

I'm supposed to be tethered to this couch: ......

Cecil raised his arms.

There was a jangling sound, and the bracelet connecting the arms and a thin chain appeared.

'Hey, why is that happening!

”Let's see, ...... I was connected to this place, and Nagi set me free in body and mind, ...... and that ...... eventually led me to a place where Nagi's ...... because it's set up to be chained to a love chain. ......

Then why don't I go up to Mr. Cecil and find the key: ......?

'No. ...... This chair has a special ward on it made by Our Lady to prevent you from approaching it unless you have a key. ......

'You're a saint indeed, ......, but that's not the point: ......

Letitia thought for a moment, and then

Cecil can't move by himself. I can't even get close enough to find the key. Then you can go to ...... to get out of this room.

We have no choice but to ask Lady Letitia to pull the strings, one by one. ......

...... I don't blame you.

'Excuse me. Dear Letitia: ......

Cecil nodded disappointedly.

Then, haha, he looked up.

Well, I'll make it up to you by showing you my new skills.

A new skill, sir?

Are you interested, Lady Letitia?

'Yes. Of course it is.

Letitia nodded.

''I've been shown Raphilia-san's skills as well. I'd love to see Cecil-san's skills as well. What skills are they?''

''I can now use my magic power to make an errand boy. I'm going to go. Activate 'Create Bird'!

Fluffy.

As Cecil declared, a - translucent bird appeared on her shoulder - a translucent bird.

''It's amazing. Cecil-san ...... you're able to do this kind of thing!

This is a skill that I awakened after being taught by a saint. It's an application of the golem creation method. It allows you to create a demon on the spot without using stones or earth.

With magic, you mean, not brittle?

'Yes. It's not designed for combat. It's used for carrying small packages and for reconnaissance, and it can also be used to deliver messages to someone. It's also possible to send a message to someone. It's useful when everyone is working apart.

You've reached ....... It's very helpful for me, as I don't have any 'mind-linkage' skills.

Well, I'm going to give it a try and send word to Lady Letitia.

Cecil strokes the translucent bird's head.

The bird floats up with a swoosh, and flies towards Leticia's shoulder.

Then, in her ear──.

”I want a child of Nagi's.

””──────?!”

Letitia and Cecil's faces turned red.

''Ce, Cecil-san!　I don't want you to say this to me!

Oh, what's that?　It's funny. I was supposed to say hello normally: ......

Once again, a messenger flew away from Cecil. Together with the first one that flew off, a total of four birds. That seems to be the limit number. While they were flying around Letitia──.

”I want to be with you, Nagi.

”I remember the warmth of Nagi.

”I dream of being one.

”It's so happy and ...... comfortable.

He repeated the word very embarrassingly.

'Why did you have to go to ────?

”Cecil-san. Don't tell me you're not in a state of 'loyalty run amok'!

Loyalty run amok - this is a symptom that Rita suffered from before.

You can't get away from the fact that you're too loyal to Nagi, and because you spent so much time away from him, your loyalty has gone out of control.

If Rita is subject to 'loyalty run amok', then so is Cecil.

That's what's happening here, Letitia thought, but...

''It's not. I have properly overcome the 'loyalty runaway' so that it won't be unseemly when I see Nagi-sama again.

Really?

Yes. I'm going to leave the loyalty that seems to be overflowing to the messenger for once. That way, I can look at myself objectively, and by speaking my mind, I feel a little bit better about it, you know?

That's it: ────!

Leticia couldn't help but shout out.

'Cecil-san has developed a habit (habit) of letting the messenger put his feelings for Nagi-san on it!　Do something quickly. What if you find yourself in the same situation in front of Nagi-san!

If you find yourself in the same situation in front of Nagi-sama: ......

In Cecil's mind, the scene Letitia told him to see comes to mind.

The messenger demons flying around Nagi.

One after another, the messengers speak of their feelings for Nagi. Cecil's hope.

This will be revealed in front of Nagi and - and everyone else.

When that happens....

What can I do about it? ......

Calm down, my dear. It's best to air out any excess loyalty you may have. That's what you did, Rita.

Okay, I understand.

'If you can transfer your allegiance to the messenger, don't voice it, tell Nagi-san. You can do that too, can't you?

'You can do it. The messenger is a lump of magic power, so if you untie it, turn it into soft magic power, and melt it into Nagi-sama, rather than ......, the messenger will untie itself if you're not careful.

That's no problem.

It was good.

You're on the edge of your seat. Jesus.

Cecil and Letitia sighed.

Then they looked at each other.

When I was relieved to see ......, I got distracted.

Cecil, you need to tell me if you're a grown-up or not.

I am ...... not ready yet. I can't wait to become a calm woman like Lady Letitia.

I'm a work in progress myself, darling. By the way, Cecil.

”Yes, sir. Lady Letitia.

The errand boy that was perched on my shoulder has disappeared.

I'm out of it and I think I've melted.

'Yes, sir. And that's why you felt some strange magic around your shoulder, isn't it?

I'm not quite in control yet either.

'Don't worry about it. Now let's forget about the messenger and start attacking the room.

'Excuse me, Lady Letitia. Please. ......

So don't worry about it. We're all on the same side, aren't we?

Leticia turned to Cecil and closed one eye.

'Me and Cecil-san are part of the same party, family, and together, 'I want Nagi's child' ──── eeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Leticia's face turns bright red at the line that was uttered unexpectedly.

Why!　Why are you doing this in front of Cecil-san──and while fumbling, I remembered the messenger demon that Cecil had released earlier.

The messenger demon created by Cecil's magic power and 'Loyalty to Nagi' that was staying on Leticia's back.

Immediately after Cecil was distracted, that one turned into magic and disappeared.

And if it melted together with the ”Loyalty to Nagi” into Leticia, then...

No, no, no!　I'm not thinking 'I want Nagi's children'!　I didn't 'remember the warmth of our touch' or 'dream of being one'...!

'Calm down, Lady Letitia!　That's my loyalty!

I know that. I know that, but...

”Yes, that's right, in case you guys ask me, I'll prove it's because of 'Loyalty Runaway'. Well then, I'll create a new messenger and...

”Don't take it any further, Cecil-san...!

So...

It took an unexpectedly long time for Leticia to capture the ”Wisdom Route”.

It's impossible for her to easily find the cord with the key in such a state...

Cecil's clothes were coming off just as planned.

...... Finally, I've settled in.

Sorry about that ....... Dear Letitia.

Leticia and Cecil, who were limping, had safely arrived at the goal of the dungeon.

─ Nagi's point of view...

Nice to see you finally. Cecil, long time no see!

'Yes, yes ...... Mr. Nagy.'

Huh?

I guess it's ....... Cecil is turning bright red.

Letitia is also looking away awkwardly.

I wonder what happened on the ”wisdom route” .......

'It's not the same, you know. Nagi-san!

What's up, Letitia?

No, sir. That wasn't my real intention!　Please don't get me wrong!

Tell me what's going on here!

'You can't do that!　Such ...... such and such an embarrassing thing ......

'What's the matter with you, Letitia? So excited.

...... saint.

Letitia sighed, haha.

She seemed to have calmed down when she saw the saintly woman.

''I'm sorry for being so distraught. Saint Delilira-sama.''

''It's okay. That's how amazing Cecil-kun's dungeon was, right?

Yeah, it was great.

''That's right. Cecil-kun has grown up, hasn't he?

Yes, I can see how that's a good idea. By the way, Your Highness.

What is it? Letitia.

I'm talking about Cecil-san's errand boy.

Oh. Did you and Letitia have any contact with it?

Yes. It was a mind-blowing experience.

”It's great for messaging, scouting, and carrying a small package.

Besides, you can feel the thoughts you put on the magic: ......

'No, you can't rely on that ability very much.

Really?

That's right. That's because only people who sympathize with the thoughts that are carried by the magic will be able to understand it.

...... Huh?

Pop, Leticia opened her mouth.

What is it? As if stunned, Leticia's eyes are glazed over.

''Only people who share your thoughts can understand ......?

''Yes. That can only be conveyed to those who want to accept Cecil-kun's thoughts, or who want to be like him. The thoughts you put on your magic power can only be conveyed to people who don't want to become like Cecil-kun: ......, huh?　What's the matter with you, Laetitia? Why are you covering your face with your hands?　Why are you floundering?　Hey!''

Mr. Nagi!

Huh?　Why are you looking at me?

Letitia, why are you staring at me with a bright red face?

'Because it's not!

So what?

'No, sir!　Absolutely not because I don't think of you that way!　Don't get me wrong!

So explain it to me!

So how can you do that!

'Cecil!　Tell me what happened in the dungeon: ......, why are you all red and sullen?　What the hell happened in this dungeon!

Afterwards, I asked for more information, but neither Letitia nor Cecil could give me any details...

Neither the saint nor Rafilia knew what was going on.

Me, Rita, and Reggie were just amazed at the power of the dungeon Cecil had created...

In the end, what happened to Letitia and Cecil was a literal labyrinth of sorts.